The Gift of Joy
December 27, 2009 by pastorstjohn
Filed under Sermon Notes
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
even as he said to our fathers.”
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. (Luke 1:46-56).
If you want to have joy in your soul, then you must seek joy the right way.
1. You must not look for joy in the wrong places.
2. You must find your joy in the merciful gospel of God.
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Luke 1:46-56

